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New station plan threatens historic buildings
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/06/2023
» The new Democracy Monument Station plan has come under fire for its likely impact on historic buildings in one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
City may stop Green Line free rides
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/06/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is planning to collect fares along two Sukhumvit Line extensions.
Lockdown not needed, says Anutin
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/04/2021
» The government is confident it can overcome the current Covid-19 crisis without a nationwide lockdown.
What's new in business news: August 7, 2013
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2013
» Nok Air flight skids off runway delays flights, KBank tightens rules to reduce loans & Vibhavadi buys golf courses & new hospitals.
Amnesty bill & protest (UPDATE #4)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/08/2013
» House deliberation of amnesty bill starts at 1pm with plans to pass first reading by 11pm. March to parliament called off after police opposition.
2000 hidden luxury cars
Jon Fernquest, Published on 10/06/2013
» 2000 luxury cars smuggled into Thailand stored in private dangerous goods zone at Laem Chabang port. 90% of luxury cars imported illegally, source claims.
Migrant workers: System doesn't work
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/05/2013
» Current system for migrant worker health & passports has failed, punishing rather than helping, workers then leave system & become illegal again.
Water festival more important than water shortage
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/04/2013
» 45 drought provinces declared disaster areas but Songkran is a time to travel back home & reunite with families, so the show must go on.
New 'Mae Nak' packs cinemas
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/04/2013
» Pee Mak Phra Kanong has become so popular that acquiring decent seats for the show at cinemas in Bangkok is almost impossible without booking hours ahead.
Thai classical music innovator: Utis Narksawat
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/03/2013
» After a PhD in agricultural economics, he studied with music legend Luang Pradit Phairo & went on to invent new instruments & styles of playing.